Michael spent 13 years building a training and development company before being diagnosed with lymphoma in 2004. He is a survivor at all levels! That year, his love for life and others took Michael in a different direction and he decided to use his innate talents and lifelong results-oriented attitude to help nonprofits achieve their missions and goals. Michael joined the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands (NAM) as their Director of Member Services. Always looking up and beyond, he founded and led the Small Business Association of the Midlands.